Hi my name is Alicia, but my friends call me Shorty. I am fun-size, outgoing, loving, trusting but most of all honest. I have three beautiful kids, two jobs and no time to work out. I don't over eat, it's more of not eating that has become my problem.

Hi my name is Alicia, but my friends call me Shorty. I am fun-size, outgoing, loving, trusting but most of all honest. I have three beautiful kids, two jobs and no time to work out. I don't over eat, it's more of not eating that has become my problem.

Hi Alicia Don't think of the weekend being shot just think that you need to make smarter choices. Maybe you can take some prepared snacks to work like crunchy apples and carrot sticks. There is no bad food or good food. Just take it one step at a time. Remember you did not gain the 40 pound over night. Good luck and if you need me just go to my spark page.

Alicia. Support is really important in sticking to healthy living (at least I've found it to be so). Surround yourself with like-minded, positive people. Make more good choices. Don't beat yourself up what is past. And let's get on the road to Slimville!!

Welcome to Spark. You have taken an important step on your journey by joining! I've been a member a little more than two years. I made fantastic progress and lost 100 pounds in the first year BUT I became careless about nutrition and exercise and have gained a lot of the pounds back! I became disgusted with myself and closed my Spark account, but soon realized I NEEDED to be here. I'm back using the nutrition and exercise trackers now - they are so important. The sense of community and the friendships I have made here keep me going! Explore the site, make your Sparkpage if you haven’t, join teams, and make friends. You will find this site an amazing place full of encouragement, inspiration, advice, and support. Please let me know if there is anything I can help you with. Good luck! Sheila

You can do this! Welcome to spark! I find that when I get home from a long day at work, the last thing I want to do is workout (so tired), but it's the only time I have for me before life takes over. So even as I step through the front door, I'm not looking at anything or anyone, I throw my workout clothes on and either go for a run, head to the gym or throw in a workout DVD. Life will always be overwhelming and there will never be enough hours in the day, but if you take some time for you, the burdens of this life will not be so burdensome, you will see yourself smile again, you will feel proud of all your accomplishments! Spark on!